Definition

Proper noun: * The capital city of Barbados: "capital of barbados" refers specifically to Bridgetown, the primary urban center, seat of government, and main port of the island nation of Barbados.

Usage Notes

• This term functions as a single, proper noun phrase identifying a specific place. It is the official designation for the city.
• It is typically used in formal, geographical, or encyclopedic contexts to name the city.

Examples

• Proper noun:
  • The capital of barbados is a major tourist destination in the Caribbean.
  • Our flight landed at the airport serving the capital of barbados.

Advanced Usage

• The term is often used in contrast to other cities or capitals within a region.
  • Unlike the capital of barbados, the capital of Trinidad and Tobago is a twin-island city.

Variants and Related Words

• Bridgetown: The actual name of the city. "Capital of barbados" and "Bridgetown" are synonyms, with "Bridgetown" being more common in everyday usage.
• Capital city: A general term for a city that serves as the seat of government.

Synonyms

• Bridgetown

Related Phrases

• Port of Bridgetown: Specifies the city's function as a harbor.
• City of Bridgetown: An alternative way to name the location.

Noun

1. capital of Barbados; a port city on the southwestern coast of Barbados